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HOA Board Checklist: Help Residents Stay Prepared in Cold WeatherHOA Board Checklist: Help Residents Stay Prepared in Cold Weather
Cold and wet conditions not only make an Association miserable, they can also create damage to the homes and buildings...
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Actions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a LawsuitActions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a Lawsuit
Your HOA is being sued, what do you do? You know that being faced with a lawsuit is a serious matter and absolutely...
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How Amenities Help With the Collection of Unpaid HOA FeesHow Amenities Help With the Collection of Unpaid HOA Fees
When living in a homeowners association residents are expected to pay assessments that are used to make the community...
Enhancing the Homeowners Association is More Than MaintenanceEnhancing the Homeowners Association is More Than Maintenance
To enhance something means “to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness.” In a homeowners...
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How to Effectively Transition New Members to the HOA BoardHow to Effectively Transition New Members to the HOA Board
When a new HOA board is transitioning into managing the association, having solid foundations for the new members is...
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How an HOA Board Can Still Govern When the Board President Passes AwayHow an HOA Board Can Still Govern When the Board President Passes Away
Finding members in your homeowners association who want to volunteer on the HOA board can be hard – finding a member to...
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Do You Have What it Takes to Be an HOA Board Member?Do You Have What it Takes to Be an HOA Board Member?
The last time you attended the HOA board meeting for your homeowners association the current board asked you and...
Questions to Ask if You're Considering HOA Board CandidacyQuestions to Ask if You're Considering HOA Board Candidacy
Being a board member does necessitate a serious commitment of time and energy, but it will be a fulfilling experience....
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5 Reasons Your Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager5 Reasons Your Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager
An HOA functions like a mini-city, collecting funds, managing finances, maintaining facilities and adopting and...
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Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About HOA Fees?Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About HOA Fees?
Pop quiz! Do you understand your HOA fees? If you’re an informed member of your homeowners association, you should...
How an HOA Board Can Find Funds When Faced With an Unexpected ProjectHow an HOA Board Can Find Funds When Faced With an Unexpected Project
It’s inevitable – someday you’re going to be faced with a project in your homeowners association that has to get done...
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Can the Reserves Be Adjusted for Items Costing More Than Planned For?Can the Reserves Be Adjusted for Items Costing More Than Planned For?
Picture yourself in this scenario: The clubhouse needs a new water heater and it will cost $10,000. But all prior...
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3 Options if You Need to Make a Big Repair NOW in Your Association3 Options if You Need to Make a Big Repair NOW in Your Association
As a general practice, what does an HOA board do if there’s a problem in the association that exists right now, but not...
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What is a Reserve Study, Really?What is a Reserve Study, Really?
The slightly technical definition of a reserve study is: a budgeting tool based on the art and science of anticipating...
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Frequently Used Terms You’ll Hear at an HOA Board MeetingFrequently Used Terms You’ll Hear at an HOA Board Meeting
Have you ever attended a meeting and had no clue what was going on? It’s an awkward position to be in, especially if...
Make a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners AssociationMake a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners Association
You’ve heard the phrase, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But sometimes, it’s important to not underestimate the...
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How to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOAHow to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOA
Community association board members and managers might not immediately think of customer service as one of their...
Are Residents Happy in Your Homeowners Association?Are Residents Happy in Your Homeowners Association?
If you live in a Common Interest Development, you may not realize that you are among the 73.9 million Americans who...